Lyssach facts for kids

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Hotel Lyssach in Lyssach village
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Lyssach Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Lyssach Location in Canton of Bern Show map of Canton of Bern
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Bern
District	Emmental
Area
• Total	6.05 km2 (2.34 sq mi)
Elevation	516 m (1,693 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	1,466
• Density	242.31/km2 (627.6/sq mi)
Postal code	3421
Surrounded by	Burgdorf, Fraubrunnen, Hindelbank, Kernenried, Kirchberg, Mötschwil, Rüdtligen-Alchenflüh, Rüti bei Lyssach

Lyssach is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Emmental district of the Bern canton in Switzerland. It's a place with a long history and has grown into an important local center for business.

A Look at Lyssach's Past

Lyssach was first mentioned way back in the year 894! At that time, it was called Lihsacho. Later, in 1255, it was known as Lissacho.

Early Settlements and Land Ownership

The very first signs of people living here are Hallstatt-era grave mounds found in a forest area called Birchiwald. These are ancient burial sites that look like small hills.

In 894, a noble lady named Pirin gave some land in Lyssach to the Abbey of St. Gall. This Abbey became a big landowner in the village. However, for everyday life, religion, and politics, Lyssach was connected to the nearby village of Alchenflüh.

Between the 1200s and 1400s, powerful families like the House of Kyburg and different monasteries also bought land in Lyssach. But then, the city of Bern started buying up much of this land in 1429 and 1481. When Bern accepted the Protestant Reformation in 1528, they took over the remaining church lands.

Growth and Connections

In the 1600s, Lyssach, along with some other villages, worked together to build a schoolhouse in Rüdtligen. Later, in 1775, Lyssach built its own school.

During the 1700s, a major highway connecting Bern to Zurich passed through Lyssach. This helped the village grow. Even more connections came in 1857 when a train station and railway line were built, linking Lyssach to the rest of Switzerland.

The biggest growth spurt happened after 1965. That's when the A1 motorway was built nearby. This led to a rapid increase in population and new businesses. Lyssach built new homes, schools, and a special area for businesses. Today, Lyssach is an important business and economic hub for the region.

Lyssach's Landscape

An aerial view of Lyssach, showing the industrial park in the front.

Lyssach covers an area of about 6.1 square kilometers (2.4 square miles).

How the Land is Used

• Farmland: About 53% of Lyssach's land is used for farming. This includes fields for growing crops and pastures for animals.
• Forests: Around 31% of the area is covered by thick forests.
• Buildings and Roads: About 14.7% of the land is used for buildings and roads. This includes homes, businesses, and transportation routes.
• Rivers: A small part, about 1%, is made up of rivers and streams.

The municipality is located near the Emme river. Lyssach includes the main village, a neighborhood called Schachen right by the Emme river, scattered farmhouses, and a large area with many businesses.

Lyssach's Coat of Arms

The description of Lyssach's municipal coat of arms is simple: it's a black shield with two silver fleur-de-lis symbols. A fleur-de-lis is a stylized lily or iris flower, often used in heraldry.

Who Lives in Lyssach?

Lyssach has a population of about 1,500 people. As of 2010, about 5.5% of the people living here were from other countries. Over the last 10 years (2000-2010), the population grew by about 6.6%.

Languages Spoken

Most people in Lyssach speak German as their main language (about 94%). A smaller number of people speak Italian or Turkish.

Population Breakdown

As of 2010, the population of Lyssach includes:

• Children and teenagers (0–19 years old): About 18.1%
• Adults (20–64 years old): About 66%
• Seniors (over 64 years old): About 15.9%

Many people living in Lyssach were born either in the town itself or in the same canton (Bern).

Population Over Time

The chart below shows how Lyssach's population has changed throughout history:

Important Sights

The entire village of Lyssach is recognized as part of the Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites. This means it has special historical and cultural importance.

Lyssach's Economy

In 2011, the unemployment rate in Lyssach was low, at 1.86%. In 2008, there were 1,358 people working in the municipality.

Types of Jobs

Jobs in Lyssach fall into three main groups:

• Primary Sector: This includes jobs related to natural resources, like farming. In 2008, about 42 people worked in this sector, mostly in agriculture.
• Secondary Sector: This involves making things, like in factories or construction. About 194 people worked in this sector, with most in manufacturing.
• Tertiary Sector: This includes jobs that provide services, like shops, restaurants, or schools. A large number, 1,122 people, worked in this sector. Most of these jobs were in sales, retail, or vehicle repair. Some also worked in hotels, restaurants, education, and healthcare.

Lyssach is a place where more people come in to work than leave. This means it's a busy center for jobs! Many people use public transportation or private cars to get to work.

Religion in Lyssach

Based on the 2000 census, most people in Lyssach belong to the Swiss Reformed Church (about 75.4%). A smaller number are Roman Catholic (about 10.1%). There are also people who belong to other Christian churches, Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism. Some people do not belong to any church.

Learning and Education

In Lyssach, many people have completed higher education. About 43.1% of the population has finished upper secondary education (like high school), and 10.4% have gone on to university or a specialized college.

The School System

The Canton of Bern has a school system that includes:

• One year of non-required Kindergarten.
• Six years of Primary school.
• Three years of required lower Secondary school, where students are grouped by their abilities.

After lower Secondary, students can continue their schooling or start an apprenticeship (learning a trade on the job).

During the 2010-2011 school year, 116 students attended classes in Lyssach. There were:

• 2 kindergarten classes with 22 students.
• 4 primary classes with 76 students.
• 1 lower secondary class with 18 students.

Lyssach also has its own public library, the Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Lyssach. In 2008, it had over 6,475 books and other media available for borrowing.

Getting Around

Lyssach has its own railway station, called Lyssach. It's on the Olten–Bern line. You can catch regular trains from Lyssach to cities like Bern, Thun, Langnau i.E., Solothurn, and Sumiswald-Grünen.

See also

In Spanish: Lyssach para niños